New Hampshire § 326-B:4 Powers and Duties of the Board

New Hampshire Statutes

§ 326-B:4 — Powers and Duties of the Board

New Hampshire § 326-B:4

Title XXXOCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS

Ch. 326-BNURSE PRACTICE ACT

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N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 326-B:4 (2026).

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The board may:

I.Establish reasonable and uniform standards for nursing practice consistent with the criteria identified by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.

II.Establish eligibility criteria for licensure and renewal of licensure, including examination requirements and continuing education requirements. The board shall select an appropriate nationally approved licensing examination.

III.Determine and enforce appropriate disciplinary action against all individuals found in violation of this chapter or the rules adopted under this chapter.

IV.Establish criteria for denial or withdrawal of approval of nursing educational programs that do not meet the minimum requirements of this chapter.

V.In accordance with state due process laws, limit the multistate licensure privilege

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The board may:
I. Establish reasonable and uniform standards for nursing practice consistent with the criteria identified by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.
II. Establish eligibility criteria for licensure and renewal of licensure, including examination requirements and continuing education requirements. The board shall select an appropriate nationally approved licensing examination.
III. Determine and enforce appropriate disciplinary action against all individuals found in violation of this chapter or the rules adopted under this chapter.
IV. Establish criteria for denial or withdrawal of approval of nursing educational programs that do not meet the minimum requirements of this chapter.
V. In accordance with state due process laws, limit the multistate licensure privilege of any registered nurse or licensed practical nurse to practice in New Hampshire and may take any other actions under applicable state laws necessary to protect the health and safety of New Hampshire citizens. If the board does take such action, it shall promptly notify the administrator of the coordinated licensure information system. The administrator of the coordinated licensure information system shall promptly notify the home state of any such action taken by the state of New Hampshire.
VI. Establish a liaison committee, a practice and education committee, and such additional subcommittees as may be appropriate to assist the board in the performance of its duties.

Legislative History

2005, 293:1. 2008, 179:1. 2015, 276:108, VII, eff. July 1, 2015. 2023, 212:25, 26, I, eff. Oct. 3, 2023; 235:4, eff. July 15, 2023. 2024, 327:101, eff. July 1, 2024.